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Hackers weaponizing MinIO storage system flaws to target corporate networks
Hackers are exploiting two recent vulnerabilities on MinIO, an Amazon S3 cloud storage service, to breach object storage systems and access private information, execute arbitrary code, and potentially
Ransomware exploits flaws in enterprise backup software to attack infrastructure
A known ransomware gang – knows as Cuba – is exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam to deploy malware to their targets and steal login credentials.
4 Urgent Reasons To Harden Your Storage & Backups
Download this short infographic to discover 4 major reasons why you need to harden your storage & backups.
CISA Warns Customers Of Zyxel NAS Products That The Recently Patched Critical Vulnerability Has Been Exploited In Attacks
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns that a recently patched critical vulnerability CVE-2023-27992 affecting network-attached storage (NAS) products made by Zyxel has been
93% Of Cyber Attacks Target Backup Storage To Force Ransom Payment
Attackers are successful in debilitating their victims’ ability to recover in 75% of those events, reinforcing the criticality of security posture management to ensure backup repositories
Dish Network, the US media provider, most likely paid a ransom after being hit by ransomware attack
The assailants gained access to the Windows domain controllers, encrypting VMware ESXi servers and backups, causing a massive outage… Dish has since been slapped with multiple class-action lawsuits alleging their poor cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.
RTM Locker’s First Linux Ransomware Strain Targeting NAS and ESXi Hosts
The threat actors behind RTM Locker have developed a ransomware strain that’s capable of targeting Linux machines, infecting NAS and ESXi Hosts
Russian Cybercrime Group FIN7 Caught Exploiting Recent Veeam Vulnerability
The high-severity vulnerability was first published in March 2023. It enables an unauthenticated user who has accessed the Veeam backup network perimeter to get their hands
Storage Accounts At Risk With New Microsoft Azure Vulnerability
Newly discovered “By-Design” flaw in Microsoft Azure could expose storage accounts to Hackers
The ALPHV Ransomware Operation Exploits Veritas Backup Exec Bugs For Initial Access
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) increased its list of security issues that threat actors have used in attacks, three of them in Veritas Backup Exec exploited to deploy ransomware.
Data Storage Company Western Digital Suffered Network Security Incident
The security breach appears to have been linked to ransomware, but so far, no major ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Serious Vulnerability Patched in Veeam Data Backup Solution
Veeam this week announced patches for a severe vulnerability in its Backup & Replication solution. CVE-2023-27532 allows an unauthenticated user to request encrypted credentials
Hackers Steal GoTo Customers’ Backups And Encryption Key
GoTo (formerly LogMeIn) is warning customers that threat actors stole encrypted backups containing customer information and an encryption key for a portion of that data. GoTo chief executive Paddy Srinivasan confirmed the security breach was far worse than originally reported.
3 Critical Vulnerabilities In Veeam Backup & Replication Solution Allow Ransomware To Steal Credentials & Encrypt Your Backups
Several threat actors were seen advertising the fully weaponized tool to exploit several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities affecting Veeam
Ransomware Group Steals Veeam Credentials And Encrypts Backups
Noberus ransomware affiliates Noberus (also known as BlackCat, ALPHV) are using data-stealing malware to steal passwords held by Veeam backup software. This is being used by the Colonial Pipeline ransomware group.
Brocade Vulnerabilities Impact Storage Solutions of Several Major Companies
The storage solutions of HPE and NetApp are also affected by these vulnerabilities
Fujitsu Storage Vulnerabilities Could Enable Attackers To Destroy Backups
Any attacker with control over the system can read, modify and potentially destroy the entire virtual backup tapes, which could be used as an initial stage
Deadbolt – the ransomware that goes straight for your backups
More than 1,000 QNAP devices have been infected with the Deadbolt ransomware in the last week
Deadbolt Ransomware Targets NAS Devices
Storage solutions provider issued a warning to alert users of Deadbolt ransomware attacks targeting its NAS appliances. This is the second NAS devices firm targeted by
Critical Veeam Backup Vulnerabilities Exposed Users To Ransomware
The security holes could be exploited to execute code remotely, without authentication.
QNAP NAS Devices Hit In Surge Of ech0raix Ransomware Attacks
Users of QNAP network-attached storage (NAS) devices are reporting attacks on their systems with the eCh0raix ransomware, also known as QNAPCrypt.
Storage Devices From Several Major Vendors Affected By Vulnerabilities Discovered
Western Digital had updated its SanDisk SecureAccess product to address vulnerabilities that can be exploited to gain access to user data.
MSSPs Among Hardest Hit by Cyberattacks Targeting Backup Vulnerabilities
Cyber attackers are making a ‘beeline’ for backup servers to disable or corrupt files.
Who Is Hive Ransomware?
The ransomware gang is known to seek out and delete any backups, preventing them from being used by the victim to recover their data.
Conti Ransomware Expands Ability To Blow Up Backups
The Conti ransomware gang has developed novel tactics to demolish backups, especially the Veeam recovery software.
Synology Warns Of Malware Infecting NAS Devices With Ransomware
Synology has warned customers that the StealthWorker botnet is targeting their network-attached storage (NAS) devices.
Security And Storage Go Hand In Hand
You must secure the network, the endpoints, and the data. You also need to keep your storage units secure and updated.
Ransomware Attacks Target Backup Systems, Compromising The Company ‘Insurance Policy’
“If you can’t access backup, you aren’t going to be able to restore files and you’re more likely to pay the ransom.”
Ransomware Victims That Have Backups Are Paying Ransoms To Stop Hackers Leaking Their Stolen Data
Ransomware attacks are proving more lucrative for cyber criminals as even organizations that can restore from backups are paying ransom demands.
Your Backup And Restore Process Is Broken – Here’s How To Fix It
Don’t wait for a ransomware attack to expose backup flaws. These eight steps will put you on the path for reliable data restores.
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